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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,822.43, 475,240.94 and 106,462.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,822.43, 475,240.94 and 106,462.19 is: 159,695.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,822.43 : 475,240.94 = 106,462.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,822.43/475,240.94 = 106,462.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,822.43x = 475,240.94 × 106,462.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,822.43x = 50,595,191,250.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,595,191,250.06/316,822.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,695.74

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